Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of August.
Good morning, Bangor.
The Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation teamed with Old Town Animal Orphanage for a kitten adoption event on Monday in Brewer.
Residents crafted blankets and organized a donation drive for pet supplies to support the shelter animals in finding homes.
Maine credit unions (including two from outside Maine) joined by the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent raised $100,000 for Good Shepherd Food Bank through the 48 to Feed the State initiative.
The donation will help local pantries and meal sites meet rising food insecurity.
Bangor Savings Bank announced that Yolanda 'Lannie' Moffatt will be its next president and CEO effective Sept.
1 — Bob Montgomery-Rice retires Aug. 31 after more than 20 years of service. Moffatt brings over 30 years of experience in financial services and a deep commitment to the bank's mutual model.
Gas prices fell by seven cents to $4.05 plus diesel dropped by a nickel to $5.51, though both remain more than a dollar above levels seen before the Iran conflict, according to AAA.
Bangor Children’s Dyslexia Center offers free tutoring for children from first grade to high school seniors using structured literacy twice weekly for up to two years.
The program, funded by Scottish Rite Freemasonry, requires an application + evaluation from parents, while teachers can train to become certified tutors.
Bangor International Airport will close its runway from 8 a.m. Sept.
21 through 3 p.m. Sept. 24 for pavement repairs caused by alkali-silica reaction. Passengers are advised to check flight updates (contact their airline) while helicopter operations continue.
Maine recorded 27 cyclospora cases, including 10 linked to recalled iceberg lettuce (Taylor Farms) as of Friday, according to the Maine CDC.
The outbreak places the state among 15 states facing similar issues nationwide.
Hannaford expanded its recall after Coast Citrus Distributors flagged a salmonella risk.
On Aug. 10, best-by dates for diced jalapenos and pico de gallo were extended to Aug. 14 (while deli items remain recalled), and customers are urged to check refrigerators and return affected products for a refund.
Hannah McFarland Concert
3:00 – 8:30 PM — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening with local talent in an outdoor setting.
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